Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Caravonica, accounting for 43.3% (941 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Caravonica - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Caravonica in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caravonica, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
941
% of total
43.3%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
941
43.3%
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
397
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
397
18.3%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
267
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
267
12.3%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
185
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
185
8.5%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
63
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
63
2.9%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
59
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
59
2.7%
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
47
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
47
2.2%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
34
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
34
1.6%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
32
1.5%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
25
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
25
1.1%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+203
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
+13
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-2.6pp
Not stated
+42
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-24
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
+4
0.0pp
Baptist
+7
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-19
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Caravonica. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 941 | 43.3% | 41.7% | 738 | 37.0% | 31.7% | +203 | +6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 397 | 18.3% | 19.9% | 384 | 19.2% | 22.8% | +13 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 267 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 297 | 14.9% | 13.4% | -30 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 185 | 8.5% | 10.2% | 143 | 7.2% | 11.5% | +42 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 63 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 87 | 4.4% | 3.6% | -24 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 59 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 77 | 3.9% | 2.7% | -18 | -1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 43 | 2.2% | 2.9% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 34 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 27 | 1.4% | 1.1% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 28 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 25 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 44 | 2.2% | 1.8% | -19 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 2,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,997 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +178 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.